Your style is unique to who you are, and it’s yours to decide how you show off the special flair only you contain. Have you ever considered incorporating African headscarves into your wardrobe to spice it up?

An African headwrap or scarf is a piece of Afrocentric cloth of many colors and patterns that you tie around the head in a variety of intricate styles. You might wear it to make a strong cultural statement, use it as a fashionable accessory, or even use it as an easy and stylish solution for lazy or bad hair days. 

When you wear these cultural fashion staples, you’ll find plenty of benefits. For example, African headwraps can:

🔑  Protect your hair at night.

🔑  Provide a stylish alternative when you want to let your hair rest in a protective style.

🔑  Make you feel a part of the beauty of celebrating native African cultures. 

🔑  Help you express yourself in authentic ways and attention-grabbing ways.

🔑  Bring life to ordinary outfits and staples.

Also called “dhuku” (in the Shona language), “duku” (Chichewa), “gele” (Yoruba) and “iduku” (isiZulu), women have been wearing these African headwraps that originated in sub-Saharan Africa for centuries and across many regions — and the women of today are no exception. 

Traditionally designed using colors and patterns like kente, these headwraps will be a fit for you whether you have short or long hair, curl or straight hair, braids, bangs; you name it. 

5 African Headscarf Styles You Need to Try ASAP

There are a variety of styles you can twist your African headscarf into, and they way exceed our list. 

Before we show you our favorite five, 💡 here’s a pro-tip: No matter the type of headwrap you wear, leave your forehead and neck exposed. Headwraps should you off — not hide you — so be sure you expose any statement jewelry and your stunning face. 

1. Top Bun Style

🛍 Try this headwrap style with the Anika Jasmine Celia Blouse!

2. The Bow 

🛍 Pair this headwrap style with our Anika Jasmine Baina Pants!

3. The Top Knot Turban 

🛍 Show off a stylish pair of earrings with this headwrap style, like our Kali Earrings!

4. Sophisticated Turban Knot

🛍 Explore this African headwrap style with the Anika Jasmine Eunie Dress!

5. Freeform Headwrap Style

🛍 Get elegant with this style and pair it with our Adonga Tin Glassbead Necklace!

What’s your favorite style?

Now that you know a few fun styles to experiment with African headwraps, it’s time to put your skills to the test. When you do, tag us on Instagram so we can see your beautiful look! 

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